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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.09, 1,030.79 and 224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.09, 1,030.79 and 224.89 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.09 : 1,030.79 = 224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.09/1,030.79 = 224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.09x = 1,030.79 × 224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.09x = 231,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,814.36/687.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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